Is the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Re Edit Worth Your Time?

Toei Animation has released the first episode of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a version of the story that trims the fat to get straight to the action. By removing side plots like the family vacation and various character moments, the episode focuses almost entirely on Beerus, Goku, and Vegeta. For fans who want to skip the filler and get right to the battles, this approach might be exactly what you were looking for.

However, the fast pace comes at a cost. The original series took time to show Vegeta settling into his new life and interacting with his family, which helped flesh out his character arc. Cutting these scenes makes the world feel a bit hollow. Dragon Ball has always been about the personality of its cast, and removing the supporting characters makes the experience feel less like a complete story.

On the bright side, the visuals get a nice boost in this new version. Small fights, such as the encounter with the alien that slays a dinosaur, feature updated camera angles and much more detailed aura effects. It is a clear visual improvement that helps the action pop on screen.

Whether you should watch this comes down to what you want from the series. If you only care about the big fights and the God of Destruction, this cut is a quick way to get your fix. If you enjoy the character building and charm that defined the original run, you might find this version lacking. You can catch the first episode of this new edit streaming now on Crunchyroll.